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Ray Thompson of Oxford, passed away March 24, 2011, at the age of 51. Ray worked as a welder, for Hopi Contracting, for 27 years. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church, in Covington. Ray loved hunting, fishing, traveling to the mountains, and watching Nascar. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his father, Roscoe J. Thompson; sister, Becky Thompson; and his brother, Dwain Butler.

Mrs. Runell B. Williams, 101, of Covington, died Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Covington Manor Nursing Home.She was born June 30, 1909 in NewtonCountyGeorgia to the late James F. and Ethel Ellington Byrd.Mrs. Williams enjoyed working in her yard gardening and working with flowers.She was a longtime member of Gum Creek Presbyterian Church.Mrs. Williams was predeceased by her husband Mr. Aubrey L. Williams and is survived by her Son and Daughter-In-Law; Gerald and Corra Williams of Hoschton, GA. her special niece, Dianne Bentley of Monticello, GA, Sister-In-Law Dorothy Williams of Covington and several other ...

Faye Barnhardt of Newborn, GA died SundayMarch 20, 2011 at her residence.She was born on September 25, 1941 in Salisbury, NC to the late OwenIrvine Ridenhour and DorothyElizabethBrownRidenhour. She retired after 34 years as a school bus driver for Newton County and carried three generations of students. She also worked for 10 years at Livingston Elementary School as a lunch room monitor where she had a great influence on many kids and made lasting friendships. She was a loving caregiver to not only her family but to many friends. During her life she enjoyed ...

Mr. Albert Cox, age 77 of Covington died March 17, 2011 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle.Mr. Cox was born August 3, 1933 in Englewood, Tennessee to the late John Franklin and Grady Rachel Casteel Cox.He was a long time member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church and was employed with Alternative Industries in Covington.Mr. Cox was a resident of Riverside Nursing Home where he greeted many visitors and friends over the past 8 years.Mr. Cox enjoyed yard work, helping others and staying in touch with and visiting friends and family.He was preceded in death by ...

Virginia Sullivan, 76, of Oxford, passed away at Westbury Health and Rehab in Conyers.Daughter of the late John Calvin and Willie Mae Fisher, she was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School.Mrs. Sullivan worked for the Disaster Relief Group and also enjoyed gardening, and traveling.She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and a friend to many.Mrs. Sullivan is preceded in death by her husband, George T. Sullivan, and her parents, John and Willie Mae Fisher.

Levi Wilson Snyder of Covington, passed away at home, Monday, March 14, 2011, at the age of 7. Levi was born with special needs and was never able to run and play like other children; but he is with Jesus now and will be able to run, play, talk, and laugh for eternity. He is loved, and will be greatly missed by his family.

Marian Potts of Covington, died March 14, 2011, at Abbey Hospice at the age of 75. Daughter of the late Robert M. and Mary Burnham Potts, she enjoyed traveling and said that her nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews were her grandchildren. Miss Potts is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Potts, and brothers, Bob and Reggie Potts.

Arthur L. "Art" Hargrove, Jr., age 91, of Covington, passed away March 13, 2011 at Walton Regional Medical Center in Monroe. A retired Chief Warrant Officer with twenty years of service in the U.S. Air Force, he was a World War II and Korean War Veteran. He was active at the local, district, state and national levels of the 4-H Clubs, and was a volunteer with the clubs for fifty years. Mr. Hargrove was co-founder and a charter member of the Salem Volunteer Fire Department, where he served his community for over thirty years as an Assistant Chief. He ...

Rickey Maddox of Covington, passed away March 6, 2011, at the age of 55. He worked at Georgia Duck for 25 years, before his current position as a butcher at Food Depot. He loved the outdoors, enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. Mr. Maddox was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lester and Sarah (Railey) Maddox.

Shirley Graham Gaither of Covington, GA died MondayMarch 7, 2011 at Abbey Hospice.She was born on July 29, 1935 in Porterdale, Ga to C.Lee and MaeNicholsGraham. She was retired as the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Covington, was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church, and a member of the American Legion Auxillary Post 32.She loved her children and adored her grandchildren. She was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed the Atlanta Braves.

James E. (Jimmy) Biggers of Covington, passed away March 5, 2011, at the age of 73. Mr. Biggers was born in Newborn, GA, to the late Eddie and Inez (Ivey) Biggers. He retired from Hercules, Inc., after 31 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed outdoor activities, and especially enjoyed playing horseshoes. He was an avid deer hunter and freshwater fisherman. Mr. Biggers was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.